La Bella Pizza Express

2178 86 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
50
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited La Bella Pizza Express four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 2, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

Across the inspection history, “live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting La Bella Pizza Express on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

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Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
50
Aug 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78
Jun 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
64
Jan 31, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Bella Pizza Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Bella Pizza Express on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Bella Pizza Express?

Across the inspection record, “live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Bella Pizza Express.

How does La Bella Pizza Express compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

La Bella Pizza Express most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has La Bella Pizza Express' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Bella Pizza Express have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Bella Pizza Express means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is La Bella Pizza Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Bella Pizza Express is inspected roughly once per year on average.